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The RealTrends Verified rankings are in. Congratulations to the Estate Media partners and contributors who have been recognized among the top-performing agents in the country!
✔️James Harris: #2 Large Volume
✔️Chad Carroll: #1 Enterprise Volume
✔️David Parnes: #6 Volume by Agent
✔️Dawn McKenna: #3 Mega Volume
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Compass agent Taya DiCarlo sells the real estate dream in Manhattan Beach, in the South Bay of Los Angeles. But she didn’t start out working with high-end luxury clientele. Like most agents, she started at the bottom—working as a real estate assistant, then selling the entry-level homes no other agents would take, then taking any deal with any client she could find (even if they didn’t value her worth). That all changed when she started intentionally developing relationships with clients who truly value her skill—and are willing to pay for it. If you’re frustrated by the demographic you’re stuck with, don’t miss this real-talk interview and Taya’s self-worth advice, all on Glennda’s Guru.
TRACK THE MARKET: The World Cup kicks off real estate FIFA-flation
We often talk about how inflation, interest rates, and the job market shape real estate, but global events can move the market too. The World Cup is starting to show that effect across North America, with some cities already seeing major shifts in hotel demand, short-term rental activity, international real estate marketing, and even listing behavior. Rather than delivering the same real estate boost everywhere, the tournament is creating a patchwork of local real estate bumps—the size of which have been largely dependent on how well the city is positioned to host visitors, market listings, and lock in long-term investments.
How are individual cities performing?
In New York and New Jersey, the final at MetLife Stadium is projected to generate $3.3 billion in economic activity, bring in 1.2 million visitors, and create 26,000 jobs. But there are already questions about how much of that spending will reach local owners, especially with short-term rental rules in New York remaining tight and some concern that visitors may spend more across the river in New Jersey.
In Los Angeles, the clearest impact has shown up in short-term rental rates (and profit). Hosts near SoFi Stadium have reportedly pushed nightly rates far above normal levels, capitalizing on the spike in demand.
In Miami, developers and brokers are using the tournament more as a sales platform than a tourism event. Watch parties, buyer events, and project incentives are being used to introduce international visitors to South Florida real estate, with the hope of turning a month of global attention into future investment, second-home purchases, and longer-term residential demand.
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👀 Change of pace. Why Angelina Jolie is trading her Cecil DeMille estate for a Cambodian compound.
💡 Rental real talk. The three ways you make money when you invest in a rental.
💡 Better to buy? When and where your buyers will break even—compared to renting.
WHAT’S NEW FROM ESTATE MEDIA
New Series Dropping Soon: Home Game
Ever wonder how celebrity athletes live in the off season? Estate Media’s newest series Home Game takes you behind the scenes for a real day-in-the-life of famous athletes—starting with former Clipper and current Brooklyn Net star Terance Mann. Join host Austin Mills as he takes you through the homes of some of the biggest celebrity athletes to see how they live and what they do when they’re off the court.
Catch the teaser below, then follow Estate Media on YouTube for the first full episode:
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TIPS & TAKEAWAYS
Your mindset is your advantage
At a time when many agents are stepping away from real estate, one of the best competitive advantages you can focus on is consistency. Motivation comes and goes, but discipline, long-term thinking, and smart systems are what keep good agents in the game, even through slower seasons and setbacks. Read this edition of The Blueprint for more on the mindset shifts that help agents stay strong and keep growing.
HANGS & HAPPENINGS
Inman Luxury Connect | San Diego, CA | July 27 - 28, 2026
The industry’s premier event for elite agents and brokers in the luxury space hosts immersive discussions, interactive workshops, top-tier networking events, and a roster of speakers including James Harris, Jason Oppenheim, and Jade Mills.
Tom Ferry’s Success Summit | Anaheim, CA | August 3 - 5, 2026
Among all the real estate conferences 2026 has to offer, none match the scale, energy, or impact of Tom Ferry Summit 2026 — where the industry's most driven agents, team leaders, and brokers converge for three days of cutting-edge strategy and inspiration that turn ambition into action.
Sotheby's International Realty Global Networking Event | San Francisco, CA | October 5 - 8, 2026
The Global Networking Event (GNE) is the brand’s signature event designed for sales associates, managers, and broker/owners. GNE brings the Sotheby’s International Realty community together, giving agents and our network the opportunity to build connections, fuel referrals, and tap into a powerful channel of inspiration and motivation.
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